The Local Austria

Whether you’re navigating bureaucracy, fixing a leaky tap, or giving directions in Vienna, sich auskennen is the perfect way to say you know what you’re doing.

Publish Date: 07.04.2025, 16:42

Salzburg Airport is adding flights to Spain, Corsica, Montenegro and more in 2025, with several new and returning destinations across Europe and beyond.

Publish Date: 07.04.2025, 16:30

Austria has banned German climate activist Anja Windl for two years over her protest actions with Last Generation, prompting her to appeal the decision and criticise its democratic implications.

Publish Date: 07.04.2025, 15:38

"Alarming" levels of microplastic have been found in major rivers across Europe according to scientists in 14 studies published simultaneously Monday.

Publish Date: 07.04.2025, 13:53

Attempted child abductions spark alarm in Vienna, Lieferando pushes freelancers after layoffs, and traffic camera plans revive Vienna city centre debate - plus more stories from Austria on Monday.

Publish Date: 07.04.2025, 07:13

Do you mag coffee or trinkst gern coffee? Here’s how to talk about the things you like in German without mixing up these two key expressions.

In this week’s Inside Austria, we look at the cultural joy of the Vienna Marathon and the government’s plans to relaunch ID Austria, plus the latest stories you may have missed.

Austria on Friday defended its decision to impose a travel ban on Bosnian Serb leader Milorad Dodik after accusing him of threatening stability in his fragile Balkan nation.

Finding the right doctor in Austria can make a world of difference, but what happens if you want to switch? Here's how it works if you're insured with ÖGK.

As the sun returns and cafés spill back out onto pavements across Austria, there’s no word more seasonally perfect than Schanigarten.